Is this backwards compatible with SATA II?

Per the StarTech specifications for this product, it is compatible with SATA I, II, and III. I can vouch for SATA II compatibility as I'm using it with a drive dock whose eSATA port is SATA II 3.0 Gbit/s.

Does it work laptop with esata port and usb-c drive?

Doubtful. The Startech documentation is clear about connecting eSATA external devices to a USB-C host computer, but nowhere does it even hint about connecting a USB-C external device to a eSATA host port. I think if that was a possible application it would say so.

will this connect a drive with eSATA out to newest MacBook Pro's with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C?

Yes. I'm using one with my new iMac and its waaay faster than using the other connection options available on the eSATA drive I'm connecting.

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Access eSATA storage devices containing HDD / SSD / ODD drives from a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop
Connect a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 computer
Perform drive management tasks like: data recovery / repairing failing drives / re-using old drives / diagnostics / disk imaging / backups
Plug-and-play
Compatible with SATA III
USB 3.0 to eSATA Cable / USB C to eSATA adapter / USB Type C to eSATA
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Access eSATA storage devices containing HDD / SSD / ODD drives from a USB-C or T

Model
Brand	StarTech.com
Model	USB3C2ESAT3
Type	USB-C to eSATA Cable
Color	Black

Details
Connector Number	2
Connector Detail	Drive Connectors: 1 x eSATA (7 pin, Data) Male Host Connectors: 1 x USB Type-C (24 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Terminal Gender	Male to Male
Specifications	Bus Type: USB 3.0 Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1153E Compatible Drive Types: SATA Number of Drives: 1 4Kn Support Yes ATAPI Support Yes Hot Swap Capability Yes Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 10TB drives Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5Gbps Port Multiplier No S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes TRIM Support: No Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s, eSATA (6 Gbps) UASP Support: No OS Compatibility: OS independent; No software or drivers required Power Source: USB-Powered

Features
Features	Quickly access eSATA external storage devices with an SSD, HDD or ODD drive from a USB-C computer Perform drive management tasks Set up in a lab, at a desk or out in the field Save setup time with plug-and-play installation Compatible with SATA I, II and III which supports data transfer rates up to 6Gbps Backward compatible with USB 2.0

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First Listed on Newegg	July 17, 2018

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